Transmission Line Engineer IV-V, Power Delivery

Insight Global; Ephrata (WA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grant County PUD is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of transmission infrastructure across its Power Delivery organization in Central Washington.

The role involves supporting major expansion projects, improving system reliability, and ensuring safe power delivery. Required qualifications include a PE license, PLS-CADD/AutoCAD skills, and experience with large-scale transmission projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Engineer IV: 6+ years of transmission engineering experience
• Engineer V: 10+ years of transmission engineering experience
• Experience with transmission systems, substations, and utility equipment
• PE license and EIT certification
• PLS-CADD and AutoCAD proficiency
• Experience leading large-scale transmission capital projects

Responsabilités

• Lead transmission engineering design efforts and capital project execution
• Research, design, and implement new transmission equipment and infrastructure upgrades
• Develop engineering standards, specifications, and equipment requirements
• Use PLS-CADD to model and analyze transmission line designs
• Support planning, budgeting, scheduling, construction, and commissioning activities
• Review drawings, specifications, layouts, and vendor submittals
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, and project management teams
• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and CIP requirements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Engage with industry organizations and forums as needed

Connaissances

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Transmission design

Project management

Communication

Mentorship

Formation

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

EIT certification

Outils

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Description du poste

Job Description

Grant County PUD is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of transmission infrastructure across its Power Delivery organization. This individual will play a key role in supporting major transmission expansion projects, improving system reliability, and ensuring safe, efficient power delivery throughout Central Washington.

This engineer will lead transmission design efforts, capital project execution, equipment evaluations, and technical standards development while partnering with internal engineering, operations, construction, and project management teams. The role is heavily involved in transmission infrastructure growth, including support for the Quincy Transmission Expansion Project (QTEP), which is being driven by increasing power demand and regional data center growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead transmission engineering design efforts and capital project execution
• Research, design, and implement new transmission equipment and infrastructure upgrades
• Develop engineering standards, technical specifications, and equipment requirements
• Utilize PLS-CADD or similar software to model and analyze transmission line designs
• Support planning, budgeting, scheduling, construction, and commissioning activities
• Review transmission drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, and vendor submittals
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, and project management stakeholders
• Partner with manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, and contractors throughout project lifecycles
• Support NERC, FERC, and CIP compliance initiatives
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams
• Participate in industry organizations and technical forums
• Support stakeholder engagement, commission meetings, and community outreach efforts as needed

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Engineer IV: 6+ years of transmission engineering experience
• Engineer V: 10+ years of transmission engineering experience
• Direct experience designing, analyzing, or maintaining transmission infrastructure
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, substations, and utility equipment
• Experience leading or supporting utility capital projects
• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, transmission drawings, elevations, and technical specifications
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of utility engineering standards, codes, and transmission design best practices
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• PLS-CADD experience
• AutoCAD experience
• Extensive transmission line design experience
• Utility experience within transmission, substations, or power delivery organizations
• Experience with NERC, FERC, or CIP compliance requirements
• Experience leading large-scale transmission capital projects
• EIT certification
• Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience working with transmission construction, commissioning, and infrastructure expansion projects
• Experience evaluating utility equipment specifications and vendor proposals
• Experience supporting major transmission expansion initiatives

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].